OpenProject vs Tracks
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted project management & tasks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
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Tracks
GTD-style to-do list and personal organizer
| Feature | OpenProject | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,794 | ★ 1,238 |
| First released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Jira, Asana | Todoist, OmniFocus |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Choose Tracks if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in Ruby
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenProject or Tracks better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Tracks is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenProject and Tracks free and open-source?
Yes. OpenProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Tracks under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenProject and Tracks with Docker?
OpenProject: yes. Tracks: yes.